Every year, I do a "Life Lessons" activity with my students.  I have them write a 1-3 sentence lesson that they have learned at some point in their young lives.  These never fail to make me smile, especially at this time of the year.  I thought I would share their responses from today with you.


5th grader's life lessons: 


"I've learned to be yourself because who you are doesn't make you different.  Just be yourself, and don't let anybody make you feel bad about yourself." - Age 11




"I've learned that... 
1. Pictures may be fun but may be embarrassing later.
2. Boys are crazy.
3. Your actions speak louder than your words.
- Age 11




"I've learned that, sometimes, I am smarter than my brother."
- Age 11




"I learned that strawberry & grape lipstick should be put up high so younger siblings cannot eat them."
- Age 12




"I have learned to not date and tell.  If you tell, it will spread, then you have to dump him."  
- Age 12




"I've learned that when you brag about yourself, you sound stuck up, but when other people brag about you, you sound pretty amazing."
- Age 11




"I've learned that the worse you are at something, the more determined you are to do it."
- Age 11




"I have learned that when someone is being mean to you, just move on because there is a thing called karma, and it will get you."
- Age 10




"I have learned that when you have a boyfriend, be careful because they might dump you for your other friends."
- Age 12




"I have learned to never trust a girl... unless she's THE ONE."
- Age 11




"I have learned that if you don't get any sleep, you'll be cranky in the morning.  That's not a good thing.
- Age 11